Winter mountaineering course in Sierra Nevada Range

It will be a really enjoyable course in Sierra Nevada organized by José, an AEGM and UIMLA guide, and his team. Find in this program all the details about this 2-day learning experience ideal for a first venture into mountaineering.

Sierra Nevada

2 Days

Jan - May, Nov, Dec

Description

Mountains during wintertime become the best place to discover spectacular snowy landscapes. And Sierra Nevada is not the exception.

The snowy mountain environment requires specific equipment and skills for a safe enjoyment. Because of that, I want to propose you this 2-day course in Sierra Nevada.

Undoubtedly, this learning experience will offer you the opportunity to explore the winter mountain and get the basis needed to enter to this exciting activity.

The goals of this course are the following:

To acquire the necessary knowledge to access safely to snowy areas
To be able to enjoy while you cope with weather or other adversities

And here below you will find the content of the course:

Snowshoe progression
Self-stop techniques
Use of avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
Fortune huts
Nivology
Mountain safety principles
Orientation
Knowledge of snowy means

Finally, I want to recommend the equipment you will need to take the best from this winter mountaineering course:

Backpack max. 45l.
Winter mountain boots
Fleece or Primaloft
Waterproof jacket and pants
Hat and gloves
Leggings
Sunscreen and lip balm
Sunglasses
Headlamp and extra batteries
Camtimplora
Arva, shovel and probe

This course will take place in different areas of Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, so please contact me for further information. Available dates during all the weekends from November till May 2017!! Hurry up and book your place.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Personal insurance

- Tips

About the guide

José

Mountain Leader

AEGM and UIMLA guide from Spain.

I'm a mountain lover since I went up to Mulhacén at the age of 14. Since then I've been to mountains all around the world, always looking for new challenges.

I like to share the love I feel for the mountains, and all what I learned out there during all these years.

Some of my credentials:

- Certified mountain guide for blind people (UNED foundation)
- Wilderness Guide (WGA, currently in process)
- Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA certified)
- Member of the Spanish Association of Mountain Guides (AEGM) and member of the Union of International Mountain Leaders Association (UIMLA)

Regarding my experience, I've done ascents and trekkings in the Alps, Pyrenees, Atlas range, Andes, Himalayas and Norway. I'm originally from Granada, in Andalucía, so I know in detail the region of Sierra Nevada.

Languages

English

Certificates

AEGM | UIMLA

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